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New Equity-Focused Primary Care Facility Opening December 2026 in Promenade Shopping Centre
(Thornhill, ON) Reena, a non-profit organization supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families for more than 50 years, today announced $1.9 million in annual funding from the Government of Ontario, alongside significant philanthropic support from the Lebovic family and an anonymous donor, for the Thornhill Community Health Centre – A Reena Initiative.
The new clinic, located in Promenade Shopping Centre, is scheduled to open in December 2026 and will expand access to primary care for underserved populations across the region.
The Thornhill Community Health Centre is part of Ontario’s Primary Care Action Plan through the Interprofessional Primary Care Team expansion. Designed with accessibility and inclusion at its core, the clinic will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and others facing barriers to care — while improving the experience for all patients.
Reena is expanding into primary care to better meet growing community needs. The clinic will bring together an interprofessional team, including family physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing, social work, mental health, and rehabilitation services, working collaboratively to deliver integrated, whole-person care.
At full capacity, the clinic will serve up to 4,000 patients, with a strong focus on individuals and families who face barriers to care, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, seniors, newcomers, and members of the broader community without a primary care provider.
Built on Ontario’s Community Health Centre (CHC) model, the Thornhill CHC emphasizes interdisciplinary care, prevention and early intervention, integration of health and social supports, and equity-driven service delivery.
This initiative reflects strong collaboration across sectors. Reena extends its appreciation to community partners, healthcare leaders, and government representatives for their support in bringing this initiative forward—including Laura Smith, MPP for Thornhill; the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health; the Honourable Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; and the Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines—for their support and participation in today’s announcement.
The launch of this clinic is made possible through an initial generous donation from The Suka Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto. This donation provided the resources to begin the planning process. Today, Reena announced a transformational $1.9 million philanthropic partnership, which includes a $1 million lead gift from Harry Lebovic, through the Dr. Joseph Lebovic & Dr. Wolf Lebovic Charitable Foundation, in partnership with a second anonymous family foundation.
Reena’s initiative represents a significant step forward in addressing healthcare gaps and advancing inclusive, accessible care for all members of the community.
To learn more about the Thornhill Community Health Centre please visit: https://reena.org/thornhill-chc/
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“This is an exciting day for everyone in Thornhill because the new Thornhill Community Health Centre will strengthen primary care for our entire community with an important focus on our most vulnerable. Our government remains committed to building a more responsive, accessible system that helps patients and families to connect to care, closer to home.”
Laura Smith
Member of Provincial Parliament for Thornhill
“We are pleased to partner with other philanthropists and Ontario Health to create a space where vulnerable members of our community will have access to the medical care and support, they deserve. This project represents the very best of what community collaboration can achieve.”
Harry Lebovic
The Dr Joseph Lebovic and Dr. Wolf Lebovic Charitable Foundation
“On behalf of Reena, I want to express our sincere gratitude to MPP Laura Smith, the Government of Ontario, the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health and the Honourable Michael Parsa Minister of Children, Community and social Services for their generous support and partnership in bringing the Thornhill Community Health Centre – A Reena Initiative to life.
This investment will help create a welcoming, accessible and community-based health home for people who too often face barriers to care, including individuals with developmental disabilities, seniors, neurodivergent people and those without a primary care provider. This funding will allow us to care for the vulnerable, strengthen families and build a healthier, more inclusive Thornhill community.”
Bryan Keshen,
CEO of Reena.